Senior Financial Crime Prevention Investigator - #191666

At 1st Central, everything starts with our people.

As one of the UK’s leading motor and home insurers, we use smart technology, data and great service to make insurance fast, fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. We’re proud to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow - whether that’s developing new skills, taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re passionate about tackling financial crime, enjoy analysing information, and want to make a real impact, this could be a great next step.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Crime Prevention Investigator to join our Counter Fraud team based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Crime Prevention Manager, as well as Finance, Compliance and wider Counter Fraud teams, you’ll support the development and monitoring of strategies to reduce our exposure to internal fraud. You’ll take a hands‑on role in investigating suspected fraud, while also delivering training across the business to raise awareness and strengthen controls. Alongside this, you’ll support investigations across claims and application fraud, helping the team deliver against its objectives and service levels.

It’s a varied role where your analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to influence will make a real difference in helping us stay one step ahead and protect both our customers and the business.

We love flexibility and hybrid working. This role requires attendance in the office once a week and the ability to travel around South East England to perform field investigation duties.

Core skills we’re looking for to succeed in the role:

• Communication: clear and confident, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings effectively
• Fraud investigation knowledge: good understanding of fraudulent claims and investigation processes
• Analytical thinking & problem solving: able to assess information, identify risks, and deliver practical solutions
• Organisation & prioritisation: strong planning skills, able to manage workloads and focus on key tasks to meet deadlines

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